There is something deep within the psyche of the Scots that binds them to the land of their birth like an invisible, golden umbilical cord. Indeed the further we travel from home, the drums beat a little harder, hastening the heartbeat through our bodies, urging us back like proverbial frogs returning to where we were …
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I have always had a deep affection for Loch Lomond in Scotland. It’s one of those magical places I try to visit when I ‘come home’ just so I can reconnect and breathe in the majesty of my surroundings. I actually feel a physical and emotional (maybe even spiritual) sense of calm wash over me …
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We only actually had three days in The Orkney Islands, but I feel I could enthuse endlessly about this magical and mysterious landscape. I can’t help thinking these islands reward you for being the type of traveller who is looking for something beyond the fleeting memories of sun, sea and sangria. This place isn’t a …
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I just knew I was going to fall in love with these remote islands sitting between Norway and Scotland’s mainland. ‘How did you know this?’ I hear you cry. Well quite simply because The Orkney Islands bring together many of my favourite things in life; history, archaeology– oh – and the Scottish landscapes and welcoming …
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If you are one of those people who have fleetingly entertained the idea of The Orkney Islands as a possible destination for exploration but you haven’t got around to it yet – then I’m here to give you the virtual push you need. I’ll admit I am slightly bias for all things Scottish, …
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It’s the morning of our first full day in Kyle of Lochalsh. We sit down to yet another Scottish breakfast, absolving ourselves of the guilt by saying won’t eat lunch today to compensate. If you haven’t sampled the delights of a full Scottish breakfast, then prepare your stomach for a generous serving of eggs, back bacon, …
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I hadn’t thought too much about what we were going to do once we actually arrived in the Kyle of Lochalsh. All that was driving me to this point was a desire to see Kintail and its surrounding area, try to find out a little bit about the MacRaes, and to visit Eilean Donan Castle. However, I …
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As a child, I was first introduced to the Isle of Skye through my Scottish history lessons and the ‘Skye Boat Song’. Both told tales of how Bonny Prince Charlie, with the help of Flora MacDonald, escaped to Skye after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Perhaps it’s as a result of …
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One of the highlights of our stay at Loch Duich Hotel, is being right across the road from Eilean Donan Castle and being able to see it every morning. It’s a room with a majestic view. The castle itself is on a little islet in the loch, and it is joined to the land by …
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The West Coast of Scotland is magnificent. I knew it and appreciated it even when I was growing up there. The sight of the lochs as they nudge gently in the laps of the mountains always makes me smile. It’s a sight that still resonates deep within and equates to being ‘home’ in the spiritual …
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